Articles by John Lopez
Facebook's Parent Company, Meta, Faces $925 Million Tax Bill in Italy
Meta's offering of free membership in exchange for access to user data should be classified as an exchange of services, subject to VAT sales tax. - Italian tax authorities
New 'Metasurface' Technology Hints at Thinner, Cheaper Flat Screens
These metasurfaces outperform existing LCD and LED tech in devices such as televisions and mobile phones. They are expected to make electronic devices thinner, have higher resolution, and use less energy.
China’s Baidu Beats Q4 Revenue Estimates With Strong AI, Cloud & Advertising Portfolio
Baidu's non-online marketing revenue increased by 11% to 7.6 billion yuan during the quarter, while online marketing revenue decreased by 6% to 18.1 billion yuan. Baidu has been investing heavily in AI technology, and its AI and cloud businesses have been experiencing significant growth. Read more.
TikTok's Latest Filter Sparks Concerns
A new TikTok filter that enables users to transform into their teenage selves is disturbing some individuals. The filter has been criticized for possibly distorting body images and making it easier for online predators to pose as children.
Microsoft Teams Launches New Feature To Streamline Group Chat—Annoying or Necessary?
Microsoft Teams has introduced a new feature that allows participants to simultaneously mention everyone in a group.
President Biden Approves First ITC Ruling Against Apple, Import Ban on Apple Watch Possible
President Biden's support of ITC's Apple Watch import ruling might result in a ban and a high-stakes legal battle between Apple and AliveCor. Read more.
Polygon Labs Lays Off 100 Employees Amid Crypto Market Layoff Trend, Provides 3 Months Severance Benefits
Polygon Labs has laid off 100 employees, or around 20% of its workforce amid a challenging year for the digital asset market. The company announced that it will provide three months of severance pay to its laid-off employees. Read more.
Hope Finance DeFi Project Loses $2 Million to Exploit by Nigerian Scammer
Hope Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has been hacked, leading to a loss of $2 million. A Nigerian citizen exploited a smart contract and transferred $1.86 million to Tornado Cash. Read more.
British Citizen Arrested in Moscow for Assisting North Korea in Evading US Sanctions Using Blockchain
Emms and a Spanish national allegedly counseled North Korea to launder money and dodge sanctions using blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Ems was arrested following a "red alert" issued by Interpol. Read more.
Controversial CRISPR Scientist Announces New Plans to Work in Hong Kong
On Feb. 21, 10 months after his release, He Jiankui announced in Beijing that he had a Hong Kong visa and is in contact with universities, research institutes, and several firms to start new research.
Protect Your Home, Deter Intruders with Properly Positioned Security Cameras
It is important to make sure that your security cameras are pointed at the areas of your home that matter most to you. Read more.
COVID-19's Potential Long-term Effects on Heart Health Revealed in Autopsies
COVID-19 may induce long-term effects on the heart, even in patients who have no previous history of heart disease. Experts reported abnormalities observed in the heart tissue of COVID-19 victims.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 Million Bail Guarantors Revealed
The founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, was released on $250 million bail in December 2022 as he awaited trial on fraud and other criminal charges. A judge recently revealed two mystery bail sponsors after media pressure.
Mercedes-Benz, VW Push Government to Boost Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The German automakers' plea to action comes as more automakers convert to EVs and the demand for charging infrastructure grows. Governments are seeking to incentivize the shift to EVs, which often includes the development of charging infrastructure.
Microsoft Retires Internet Explorer After 27 Years—Your Switch to Edge Is Inevitable!
Microsoft's once-popular Internet Explorer browser has been formally retired. The tech giant has already issued a software upgrade for its Edge browser that permanently disables Internet Explorer 11 on any Windows computer that still has it installed.
Find Copyright-free Images With Ease: Tips for Google Image Search
Know the importance of copyright laws and the potential legal issues associated with using copyrighted images without permission. The article also suggests using non-copyrighted images, such as Creative Commons images and provides tips for finding these images on Google Images.
NASA Scientists Observe 1,600-ft Long Asteroid Fly Past Earth, Revealing Its Bizarre Shape
NASA's recent observations of asteroid 2011 AG5 have provided valuable insights into the object's size, rotation, surface features, orbit around the sun, and bizarre shape. Read more.
Japan's H3 Rocket Set for Another Launch Attempt Within Weeks After Inaugural Failure
For the next attempt for the inaugural flight, which JAXA hopes to conduct by the end of March, it is expected that the main engine will remain the same.
FBI Looks Into Cyber Breach on Network Used to Investigate Sensitive Images
The FBI is investigating a cyber incident on its computer network involving an FBI computer system used to investigate child sexual exploitation images. The FBI has isolated the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
Actor Bruce Willis Diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia—What are the Symptoms?
Die Hard actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. What exactly is frontotemporal dementia? What are its symptoms?
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund Becomes Nintendo's Largest External Stakeholder
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has become Nintendo Co.'s largest external stakeholder. Saudi PIF grew its investment in the Japanese game company from little more than 6% at the start of the year to 8.3%.
Taiwan Military Discovers Suspected Chinese-made Weather Balloon Crashed Near Coastline
Notwithstanding Taiwan's concerns about growing military provocation by Beijing in the last three years, this is the first recorded discovery of a suspected Chinese weather balloon. Read more.
Nintendo Reminds Users to Merge 3DS and Wii U eShop Funds Before Closure
Nintendo of Europe has reminded players of the upcoming eShop closure for the 3DS and Wii U consoles and advised them to link their accounts as soon as possible. The closure will take effect on March 27.
AI Boom: South Korea to Invest Over $640 Million in Advanced AI Chips
The investment in AI semiconductors and the K-Cloud project is expected to provide significant momentum to South Korea's AI industry and position it as a significant player in the AI chip market.
'Harvest Moon: Back to Nature' Returns for Free on PlayStation Plus
The re-release of "Harvest Moon: Back to Nature" on PS Plus is an exciting announcement for series fans and farm simulator enjoyers. Read more.
Lamotrigine Drug Can Reverse Autism-linked Behaviors in Mice, Study Finds; Hints at Cure for ASD
Lamotrigine, a drug used to treat epilepsy and stabilize mood in bipolar disorder, has shown promising results in curbing autism-associated behaviors such as hyperactivity in mice.
Avian Flu Endemic in Wild Birds Signals Year-Round Threat to Food Supply, Say Experts
Experts say the bird flu virus is now a problem throughout the entire year, and the fact that it continues to be prevalent in wild populations is an indication that record outbreaks may not end anytime soon on poultry farms.
'Fornite' Most Wanted Challenges Pro Tips: Boost Your Heat Level & Earn Perks
Raising your Heat Level in Fortnite is a key part of the Most Wanted event, and it can bring some useful perks to aid in gameplay. Read more.
Google Launches New Chrome Features To Improve In-app Web Experience, Retain User Engagement
Google launched two new features to provide Android developers and users with the best of Chrome. Partial Custom Tabs and Chrome Custom Tabs give users more control and ensure a consistent and seamless in-app web experience. Read more.
Air India to Purchase Jets from Airbus, Boeing in Massive 470 Plane Deal
Air India recently purchased 250 Airbus jets as part of a 470-plane mega deal. Sources say the contract is worth $37 billion.
